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Bellringing in support of Notre Dame
You may have heard the muffled sound of church bells yesterday? Did you know they were in support of Notre Dame? 5 ringers were able ring for 7 minutes, alt a time more convenient to them. Here are a couple of links if you would like to know more. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-offers-solidarity-and-support-after-notre-dame-fire https://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/latest-news/archbishops-ask-cathedrals-and-churches-toll-bells-notre-dame
Panoramic view of Fivehead
Here’s a recent panoramic view of Fivehead taken from just south of Stowey Road. Taken by Steven Law of Smoothpixels.co.uk, the picture can be used for any non-commercial purpose.
Vacancy on the Parish Council – would you like to fill it?
There were 6 nominations to fill the 7 Parish Council seats so there is a vacancy that will be filled by co-opting a suitable candidate at the next meeting on 7 May 2019. Some details are given below: QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION AND HOLDING OFFICE ARE: Must be UK citizen or qualifying Commonwealth or EU citizen … Read more
Medal Display – Lance Bombardier (Albert) George Chorley
“ The Medals of Lance-Bombardier (Albert) George Chorley” The Medals of Lance-Bombardier George Chorley were purchased following a Crowd Funding campaign in the Village last Autumn, and were then professionally restored and framed. To complement them, a picture was then produced which includes a photo of the Village War Memorial, surrounded by the names and … Read more
Village Newsletter – February 2019
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Stowey Road Open!
Wessex Water has completed its work in Stowey Road, which is now open to all traffic.
Jazz in Curry Mallet
Neil Maya Quartet – playing Dave Brubeck Jazz Live at Curry Mallet and Beercrocombe Village Hall Friday November 2nd at 8.00 pm In association with TakeArt Tickets cost £10 (including nibbles) and are available from: • On-line: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/384646 • By phone: 01823 481441 or 01823 480791 • In person: Curry Mallet Post Office and Stores … Read more
Live On – Historic Pilgrimage of 1928
LOCAL LEGION MEMBERS HONOUR WW1 GENERATION BY RECREATING HISTORIC PILGRIMAGE OF 1928 More than 2,200 standard bearers and wreath layers paid tribute to the Fallen Members of the Curry Rivel, Drayton and Fivehead Branch of The Royal British Legion joined thousands of Armed Forces veterans and supporters from across the UK, Ireland and worldwide … Read more
Fire!
Following a a spate of fires in and around Curry Mallet, a fire occurred this afternoon in the field next to the Village Hall in Stowey Road. The field had recently been harvested although the straw had not been bailed or collected. Approximately half of the field was destroyed. Whatever the cause, deliberate or … Read more
